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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,195.30, 8,549.51 and 3,362.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,195.30, 8,549.51 and 3,362.67 is: 4,640.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,195.30 : 8,549.51 = 3,362.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,195.30/8,549.51 = 3,362.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,195.30x = 8,549.51 × 3,362.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,195.30x = 28,749,189.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,749,189.20/6,195.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,640.49

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